House of Life has announced that Olivier Award-winning composer Richard Thomas has joined the production as Musical Supervisor for its Edinburgh Festival Fringe run. Additionally, New York-based commercial production company P3 Productions has boarded the project as producers alongside Tilted, Rodeo, and originating Nottingham company Sheep Soup.
The show runs at Udderbelly, Underbelly George Square, from 5 to 30 August 2026. Thomas joins the production directly from Grayson The Musical, the new comedy inspired by Sir Grayson Perry. Creative Lead and performer Ben Welch previously worked with Thomas in that project's workshop company, establishing a creative partnership that transitioned into House of Life.
"I’m a huge fan of the House of Life," said Richard Thomas. "There’s no better time spent than with the RAVErend and Trev. Their musicianship is world class, their comedy is stellar and their humanity is awesome. After seeing the show you will be gliding across Edinburgh on a cloud of wow."
"Abolutely buzzing to have the legend that is Richard Thomas join the travelling cult collective that is House Of Life," added Ben Welch. "I'm a huge fan of his work and the way he supports artists from all forms and genres."
New co-producers P3 Productions, led by Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, and Fiona Rudin, arrive fresh off the success of Mexodus, the most-awarded Off-Broadway musical of the 2026 season. P3 first encountered House of Life during a previous Edinburgh run and subsequently helped present it to New York audiences.
"We fell in love with House of Life from the moment we first experienced it," P3 Productions stated. "It is exactly the kind of joyful, life-affirming theatre the world needs right now. We're honored to support this extraordinary team as they continue sharing this unforgettable experience."
Featuring Ben Welch as the RaveRend and Lawrence Cole as Trev, House of Life combines live music, comedy, and audience interaction. Tickets for the 70-minute performance at Udderbelly are available now starting from £14.50.
